Ardgowan

Oamaru

Popular places to visit

In Oamaru there's a little blue penguin colony where you can pay to see a show and learn about the penguins and watch them come in for the night. Penguins in New Zealand are only around at dusk when they swim in from a day at sea for the night.

Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony

Explore the great outdoors at Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony, a lovely green space in Oamaru. Amble around the area's marina or experience its museums.

Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
Oamaru which includes outdoor art

Steampunk HQ

Try out interactive displays, marvel at intricate creations, get lost in a light show or just have some bizarre fun at this art gallery with a difference.

Steampunk HQ
Oamaru showing a bay or harbor, boating and rugged coastline

Oamaru Harbour

Explore the waterfront in Oamaru with a trip to Oamaru Harbour. Amble around the area's waterfront or experience its museums.

Oamaru Harbour
Oamaru which includes street scenes and heritage architecture

Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct during your trip to Oamaru. Stroll along the marina or experience the area's museums.

Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct
Oamaru featuring heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

St Lukes Anglican Church

St Lukes Anglican Church is just one of the places to see in Oamaru, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's marina or experience its museums.

St Lukes Anglican Church
Grainstore Gallery showing heritage architecture

Grainstore Gallery

Delve inside the minds of a group of local artists as you explore the curiosities of this fascinating gallery, housed within a former Victorian grain store.

Grainstore Gallery

Ardgowan Hotel Deals

Brydone Hotel Oamaru

Brydone Hotel Oamaru

3.5 out of 5
115 Thames Street Oamaru
The price is NT$2,615 per night from Mar 5 to Mar 6
NT$2,615
NT$3,007 total
Mar 5 - Mar 6
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (587 reviews)
Clean, staff was very good, helpful and cheerful

Reviewed on 2026/2/15

Brydone Hotel Oamaru
Criterion Boutique Hotel

Criterion Boutique Hotel

2 out of 5
3 Tyne St Oamaru Otago Region
The price is NT$1,776 per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
NT$1,776
NT$2,042 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Auto Museum and Woolstore Complex are located nearby.
7/10 Good! (25 reviews)
Yes and yes, very courtious

Reviewed on 2026/2/14

Criterion Boutique Hotel
Poshtel

Poshtel

5 out of 5
126 Thames Street Oamaru Otago
The price is NT$3,975 per night from Mar 14 to Mar 15
NT$3,975
NT$4,572 total
Mar 14 - Mar 15
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury lodge in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (376 reviews)
Quaint is the word. So different from chain hotels. Beautifully restored old building .witmemmem

Reviewed on 2026/2/14

Poshtel
Oamaru Motor Lodge

Oamaru Motor Lodge

4 out of 5
391 Thames Highway Oamaru
The price is NT$3,615 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
NT$3,615
NT$4,157 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (717 reviews)
Clean and quiet but wifi was not stable

Reviewed on 2026/2/9

Oamaru Motor Lodge
Heritage Court Lodge

Heritage Court Lodge

4 out of 5
346 Thames Highway Oamaru
The price is NT$3,682 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
NT$3,682
NT$4,235 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly motel in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (398 reviews)
Clean. Easy parking. Quick check-in.. will stay again

Reviewed on 2026/2/11

Heritage Court Lodge
Ascot Oamaru Motel

Ascot Oamaru Motel

3 out of 5
500a Thames Highway Oamaru
The price is NT$3,530 per night from Feb 24 to Feb 25
NT$3,530
NT$4,059 total
Feb 24 - Feb 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Oamaru. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.6/10 Good! (466 reviews)
Rooms would of been great 20 years ago Very dated. Needed new drapes, daylight all night long with the street lights shining in Room was clean, bed comfy

Reviewed on 2026/2/18

Ascot Oamaru Motel
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